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City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 5,000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's 20 leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Job Title: Registered Nurse III - BSN

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

Registered Nurses who practice in Helford Sixth floor are characterized by their passion and compassion. Working closely with their physician colleagues, these professionals deliver care, and are called upon to assess if a transfer from outpatient to inpatient status is advisable when intense treatment or observation placement may be required. HelfordSix includes care of autologous, allogeneic and matched unrelated HCT patients, and overflow hematology patients as necessary. Helford Six also includes patients who are status post-auto, allogeneic or MUD transplants that have been readmitted post-transplant.

Perfect Fit:

Someone with an insatiable curiosity and sense of inquiry to learn why we treat cancer as we do - and to help us achieve the next level of care

An abiding compassion for patients and their families, all of whom are fighting against cancer and for a return to health.

A holistic view of healthcare, recognizing that professional nurses not only care for the physical symptoms of cancer, but for the mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual manifestations as well.

A genuine desire to be challenged by a complex patient population that is aging, and may be suffering from co-morbidities like heart disease or diabetes in addition to a cancer diagnosis.

A contagious enthusiasm for focusing - or refocusing - your career on the sense of vocation that compelled you to choose nursing in the first place.

Minimum Education and Skills Required for Consideration:

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) and / or BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) preferred

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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About City of Hope

City of Hope is a leading nonprofit clinical research center—fighting major life-threatening diseases and delivering hope with exceptional treatment, prevention, and educational programs.

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Meet Some of City of Hope's Employees

Libby F.

Sr Prospect Research Analyst

Working within the Foundation and Relations Department, Libby prepares and provides frontline fundraisers with prospective donor profiles—financing City of Hope’s outstanding patient care and clinical research.

Sharee D.

Organization Development Training & Data Analyst

Sharee assesses data and devises the most effective means of achieving City of Hope’s virtuous health care goals. She explores all options available to assure the very best possible outcomes for patients in need.